Leveraging Property Tech with Kent Ritter Episode #139

GUEST BIO Kent is a Managing Director at Birge & Held Asset Management. Birge & Held is a multifamily private equity firm based in Indianapolis IN. Since 2008, They’ve acquired 15,000+ apartment units and currently hold $1.5 billion in assets under management. Their 12-year track record, vertical integration, and 8-hour rapid rehab process create unparalleled value for their investors. Kent is dedicated to teaching others how to make good investing decisions. He is the host of the Ritter on Real Estate podcast and Youtube channel where he provides impactful interviews and practical tips for investors. Kent has achieved financial freedom, and now he is on a mission to empower others to do the same through multifamily investing. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 01:38 – Background of the guest 03:28 – How it all started 07:38 – Roles of a Managing Director 10:59 – Private equity 13:14 – Affordable housing 18:56 – Tax Credit KEEPING IT REAL 23:29 – Building relationships 33:16 – Establishing credibility 39:54 – The significance of social media 44:08 – PropTech (Property Technology) 54:18 – Why small multi-unit properties? NOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS): “The following up is the biggest thing, which is probably the easiest thing, but what people don’t do. Call them. Call, text, email, every couple of weeks. Just to stay top-of-mind. They talk to hundreds of people, probably a week. So, you’ve got to make sure you’re making an impression in some way.” CONNECTING WITH THE GUEST Website LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Facebook Twitter